Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Balmenach
£38
MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£47
| Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balmenach | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £37.73 | £47 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £38 vs £47.
For beginners: Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£37.73 vs £47)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£47 vs £37.73)
Who should buy Balmenach?
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy MacNair's?
MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
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